Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition Presented by Pureology

As a parent, I feel it's important to teach your child lessons they that are important and that they will carry with them in life. Being "green" is one of them. I explain to them even the little things help, even if they don't see it. We do as much as we can to reuse and recycle. We even have our own little garden here, just outside our apartment which my kids (ages 5 and 2) absolutely LOVE to tend. So this year when my daughter starts kindergarten, I want to make sure the same lessons are being taught at school. Green schools help instill precious lessons others can't. Pureology is helping make that happen.


Here are some facts from the Pureology Green School Makeover Page:

WHY GREEN SCHOOLS?

When a school goes green, children benefit—as well as the environment! Green schools lead to: Improved student performance. When children learn in classrooms with natural daylight, improved sound quality and non-toxic building materials such as non-VOC carpets and paints, test scores can improve as much as 20%. Attendance also improves! More funds for student resources. When green upgrades are made to a school, water and energy costs can be reduced by as much as 40%. These savings can be channeled back into resources that directly benefit students, such as textbooks, computers and other essentials. Reduced carbon footprint. Greening a school significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming. GREENER SCHOOLS = A BRIGHTER FUTURE Every child deserves a learning environment that’s safe, comfortable and free of harmful toxins. Unfortunately, many schools across the country lack the funds to carry out much-needed repairs and renovations—subjecting children to outdated facilities with improper ventilation, poor lighting and inefficient energy usage. Global Green USA is working to address this situation and ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn in a healthy, green school. You can help by nominating a school in your area for a Green School Makeover—read on to learn more, and find out how you can green your school!

  
   I entered my daughter's school. Think your child's school could use some help? Enter now. The contest ends March 31st 2013. There's still a few days left. Head over to Pureology and help your child's school out today. Need ideas? Check out  their idea page here.